Video: Making the snow fly at Winterfest

Josh Knaggs of Team Idaho digs into his cylinder of snow as the carving gets underway in Riviera Park at Lake Geneva's WInterfest. The event has been expanded to two weeks this year.Terry Mayer photo

A model of the sculpture waiting to be carved by Team Wisconsin stands nearby the cylinder of snow. Terry Mayer photo

The Snow Weasels, part of Team Illinois, begins packing blocks of snow for their Winterfest sculpture.
Terry Mayer photo

With the snow sculpture reflected in his glasses, Dusty Thunes of Team Minnesota begins his work. Terry Mayer photo

Lake Geneva's Annual Winterfest weekend will feature the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition Champion's Award, second, third place and the Peoples' Choice award will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 . Here's the lowdown on the schedule:

Free ShuttleSaturday, Feb. 1st and Sunday Feb. 2nd Free parking and pickup is at the northeast corner of the Home Depot parking lot, 550 North Edwards Blvd. Downtown drop-off and pickup is in front of US Bank, 303 Center Street. Shuttle runs continuously every 20 minutes. Relax, enjoy a free shuttle and parking in beautiful Lake Geneva. Events sponsored by the City of Lake Geneva.